Forest Service Road 287

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Just south of Blairsville right outside the Coopers Creek Wildlife Management Area can be found Forest Service Road 287. Following along the ridge of Bowers Mountain this short trail is often overlooked because of the remote location of the trailhead. Surrounded by sights and sounds of nature the en... Read More

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Forest Service Road 287

Highlights of Forest Service Road 287

Altitude

Forest

Overland

Scenic

Water

Highest Elevation

2374 ft

Shape of Trail

Out & Back

Typically Open

Year Round

Best Direction

N/A

Official Trail Name

287

Nearest Town

Blairsville

Nearest Services

Blairsville

Management Agency

Chattahoochee National Forest

District

Blue Ridge District

Overview

Just south of Blairsville right outside the Coopers Creek Wildlife Management Area can be found Forest Service Road 287. Following along the ridge of Bowers Mountain this short trail is often overlooked because of the remote location of the trailhead. Surrounded by sights and sounds of nature the entire way this easy trail is a great addition to any day out exploring the mountain forests.

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8 Trail Photos

1 Trail Concerns

3 Community Reviews

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